Letter to the editor: Exceptionalism, Christianity, found in our Constitution

Recently in the news was the word "exceptionalism." For me and like-minded people, the exceptionalism of the United States' Constitution is likened to that of the beautiful Christian faith. Their contents set people free and both are often challenged or not accepted.

Outstanding in both is their God-given liberties enshrined in laws which define that the people of the United States of America are born free and that our rights, liberty and freedom cannot be taken away by our government, or another government.

When one bravely tries to exercise their rights, or steps up to explain Christian truths, this can cause confusion to another who is perhaps uninformed, who believes in watered-down erroneous teaching, or just simply is developing a growing negativism.

In society, one encounters false compassion and an unbelievable explanation of fairness that does not care for constitutional guidance or for God's divine laws: The Ten Commandments.

News in this society reveals a mentality that wishes our United States history to be rewritten; and yes, even views mortal sins as conveniences or little mistakes. It would seem the media downplays exceptionalism, perhaps one of the reasons holding remarkable people back. Other reasons would be fear in developing ideas, or a lack of self-confidence. This would explain the loss of personal freedom. More greatness exists than considered newsworthy; not all facts are truths; and not all that is seen is all that there is.